Virtual closeness, real community: Pope's ministry flourishes online By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service Vatican Letter April 2, 2021 Pope: Post-pandemic world must learn from mistakes By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service March 19, 2021 U.S. Bishop Chairmen for Doctrine and for Pro-Life Address the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Special to The Message March 5, 2021 Pope: For Lent, read the Gospel, fast from gossip By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service March 5, 2021 Pope marks 90th anniversary of Divine Mercy apparition By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service February 26, 2021 Pope: Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love, and to share them By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service February 19, 2021 'A failure' of love and solidarity creates societal divisions, says archbishop By Ann Carey, Catholic News Service January 22, 2021 Pope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for U.S. after Capitol violence By Catholic News Agency January 15, 2021 Vatican: COVID-19 vaccines morally acceptable when no alternatives are available By Catholic News Agency January 8, 2021 Indiana bishops calling again for an end to federal executions in Indiana Special to The Message December 18, 2020 Bishops say getting COVID-19 vaccine is 'act of charity’ By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service December 18, 2020 Pope announces Year of St. Joseph By Catholic News Agency December 18, 2020 Bishops say use of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is morally acceptable By Julie Asher Catholic News Service December 4, 2020 Priest says being in vaccine trial a way to help bring end to deadly virus By Julie Asher Catholic News Service December 4, 2020 Pope warns new cardinals against worldliness By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service December 4, 2020 USCCB president to bishops: Take Gospel to troubled people during pandemic By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service November 20, 2020 McCarrick report documents repeated lack of serious investigation By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service November 20, 2020 Vatican releases McCarrick report By The Message staff November 13, 2020 Vatican Secretariat of State: Pope not changing church teaching on same-sex unions By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service November 6, 2020 Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI declines his late brother’s inheritance By Catholic News Service November 6, 2020 Blessed McGivney: Model parish priest with 'zeal' for Gospel and serving faithful By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service November 6, 2020 Questions continue around film’s use of pope’s quote on civil unions By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service October 30, 2020 Parents: Baby miraculously cured in utero, now 5, 'has changed our life' By Andy Telli, Catholic News Service October 23, 2020 'Fratelli Tutti' called'profound and beautiful' By Catholic News Service October 16, 2020 'Fratelli Tutti': A call to personal encounter By Lindsey Weishar Guest Commentary October 16, 2020 Live the Gospel of Life - 'to imitate Christ and follow in his footsteps' (The Gospel of Life 51) By the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Special to The Message October 9, 2020 Vive El Evangelio De La Vida: 'imitar a Jesús y… seguir sus huellas' (El Evangelio de la Vida 51) By Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Los Estados Unidos Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida Especial para El Mensaje October 9, 2020 Respect Life Month Statement from the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities October 2, 2020 Pope: peace workers need interdisciplinary skills By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service September 18, 2020 Pope will sign new encyclical in Assisi Oct. 3 By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service September 11, 2020 U.S. bishops’ November meeting will be virtual By Catholic News Service September 11, 2020 Hurricane Laura devastates Louisiana, Texas dioceses By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service September 4, 2020 Priest is ordained again – but, really, for the first time By Michael Stechschulte, Catholic News Service September 4, 2020 Thanking God for his gifts brings joy, pope says on Marian feast day By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service August 21, 2020 German author calls Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 'extremely frail' By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service August 7, 2020 With love, support and faith, Catholic couple embraces life in small town By Karen Bonar, Catholic News Service August 7, 2020 Health safeguards impact March for Life planning By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service August 7, 2020 Pope: In times of trial, never surrender to despair By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service Archbishop Wenski named acting chair of bishops' religious freedom efforts By Catholic News Service Devotion to Sacred Heart increases in Mexico during pandemic By David Agren, Catholic News Service USCCB president 'deeply concerned' about U.S. Supreme Court LGBT ruling By Catholic News Service June 19, 2020 Church leaders urge scientists to develop ethical COVID-19 vaccine By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service June 19, 2020 Pope prays for COVID-19 victims, urges caution elsewhere By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service June 12, 2020 Pope prays for U.S., calls racism a pro-life issue By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service June 5, 2020 Louisville cathedral damaged as protests over Floyd death turn violent By Marnie McAllister Catholic News Service June 5, 2020 Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the protests in American cities June 5, 2020 Pope clears way for K of C founder's beatification By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service June 5, 2020 Pope to lead world shrines in May 30 rosary for pandemic By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service May 29, 2020 Pope marks 5th anniversary of 'Laudato Si'' By Junno Arocho Esteves. Catholic News Service May 29, 2020 St. Peter's Basilica reopens to the public By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service May 22, 2020 Veteran using sewing machines he rebuilt to make face masks By Colleen Gallion, Catholic News Service May 22, 2020 Vatican announces Laudato Si' anniversary year By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service May 22, 2020 Poland marks centenary of St. John Paul's birth By Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service May 22, 2020 Nurse relies on the Holy Spirit in caring for COVID-19 patients By Dave Hrbacek, Catholic News Servicce May 15, 2020 Pandemic inspires artist to create icon of Christ as healer By Michelle Martin, Catholic News Service May 15, 2020 Theology of the Body Institute sets Virtual Conference for May 8-10 May 5, 2020 Italian bishops to lead prayers to Mary at shrine near COVID-19 epicenter May 1, 2020 Pope postpones World Meeting of Families, World Youth Day May 1, 2020 Pope creates coronavirus commission to respond to pandemic April 24, 2020 Archdiocese to livestream display Shroud of Turin on Holy Saturday By Catholic News Service April 10, 2020 EWTN Holy Week TV Schedule April 9, 2010 Vatican confirms pope does not have COVID-19 April 3, 2020 Pope announces extraordinary 'urbi et orbi' blessing March 27 March 27, 2020 Healthcare professionals find strength in faith March 27, 2020 Passing the time in lockdown: Sisters sew face masks March 27, 2020 USCCB President's reflection and prayer during Coronavirus March 27, 2020 Nationwide service launched to report sexual misconduct involving U.S. Bishops March 20, 2020 Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, Pope says in Lenten message February 28, 2020 Pope shares his dreams for Amazon region February 14, 2020 Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times February 7, 2020 On a sorrowful anniversary, hope for the future January 22, 2020 Catholic schools called 'essential, integral' to Church ministry January 17, 2020 Love of baking, culinary skills and prayer make religious brother a winner January 17, 2020 Pope abolishes 'pontifical secret' December 20, 2019 Supreme court leaves temporary stop on federal executions in place December 13, 2019 2019 busy for U.S. Supreme Court December 13, 2019 Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise December 13, 2019 U.S. bishops examine challenges facing Church, society November 22, 2019 Pope blesses hands of doctors, nurses at pediatric hospital November 22, 2019 Pope asks Catholics, Salvation Army to spread God’s love through service November 15, 2019 Measure provides for respectful ‘disposition’ of fetal remains November 8, 2019 HHS issues proposal on faith-based agencies’ adoption, foster placements November 8, 2019 In death penalty discussion, U.S. bishops emphasize human dignity, mercy October 18, 2019 Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God October 11, 2019 Synod is a time to listen, discern October 11, 2019 Pope Francis: Commitment to fighting climate change still weak September 27, 2019 Pope leads vigil with young people in Madagascar September 13, 2019 Science project sparks girl’s idea to help town in Kenya August 16, 2019 Bishops issue statement on federal death penalty August 9, 2019 Protecting seal of confession called essential for civilized society August 2, 2019 K of C produces child-protection video August 2, 2019 Priestly martyrdom to uphold seal of confession not a new phenomenon July 26, 2019 Was Orlando’s founding bishop the bishop of the moon? July 26, 2019 Sponsor shelves 'dangerous' seal of confession bill July 19, 2019 Plan for beatification of Archbishop Sheen begins July 19, 2019 Pope to canonize Blessed John Henry Newman in Rome Oct. 13 July 19, 2019 Challenges to seal of affirmation attributed to clergy sex abuse scandals July 12, 2019 Vatican says secrecy of confession must never be violated July 5, 2019 Receive Communion every time as if it were the first time, pope says June 28, 2019 Pope announces themes for upcoming WYD celebrations June 28, 2019 50 years on, moon landing still generates a wistful sense of wonderment June 28, 2019 Bishop Barron: Church should focus on getting ‘nones’ back June 21, 2019 Bishops take major steps toward accountability June 21, 2019 Young adult leaders gather for post-synod discussion June 21, 2019 Leaders say listening, mentoring key to keeping young adults June 21, 2019 Bishops vote to revise U.S. catechism's capital punishment section June 21, 2019 Religious Freedom Week is June 22-29 June 21, 2019 Bishops schedule vote on ‘motu proprio’ addressing abuse June 14, 2019 U.S. Bishops meet June 11-14 in Baltimore June 7, 2019